https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-the-first-time
The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-urges-global-action-for-peace-hostages-release
Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pierre-gentile-assumes-role-as-un-third-member-on-missing-persons
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, welcomes the arrival of Pierre Gentile, who assumed his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-minister-coordinates-with-eu-trio-on-2025-presidency
Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-4-million-passengers-at-cyprus-airports
September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-conference-cypriot-mp-to-highlight-education-s-role-in-terrorism-prevention
Cypriot MP Rita Theodorou Superman will represent the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly at the UN International Conference on the Protection of Victims of Terrorism and the Promotion of their Rights......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/agros-rosewater-gains-eu-protection-for-its-distinctive-aroma
Agros Rosewater is “an aromatic water produced from whole flowers of a species of aromatic rose that grows in the community of Agros, in southwest Cyprus, the rosa damascena. The product is characterised by a particularly intense aroma, which resembles the scent of fresh roses”, the Commission notes in its press release.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-call-on-parliament-to-address-police-behavior-during-protest
Giorgos Tattis and Oz Karahan are scheduled to appear in court on November 18 following their arrest on Tuesday morning, October 1......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inflation-slows-to-0-7-in-september-due-to-falling-oil-prices
Inflation hit a three-year low due to the fall in oil prices in September 2024, rising at a rate of 0.7%, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.38 units to 118.48 units compared to 118.10 units in August 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reveals-crystal-waters-as-junior-eurovision-2024-entry
Cyprus has unveiled its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024, a song titled "Crystal Waters," performed by 11-year-old Maria Pissarides. The announcement was made by Cyprus' national broadcaster, CyBC....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-hike-mortgage-rates-as-new-loans-drop-by-a-third-in-august
Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August, while reducing the interest rates offered on household deposits, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-troops-launch-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-targeting-hezbollah
Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/switzerland-approves-border-change-italy-yet-to-finalize
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-checks-98-of-passengers-in-under-10-minutes
During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escaped-convict-doros-theofanous-captured-after-three-day-manhunt
Police have arrested Doros Theofanous, a 42-year-old convict serving a life sentence, who escaped from legal custody on September 26. Known as the ''hairdresser,'' Theofanous was captured on Sunday afternoon in the coastal area of Limassol after a three-day manhunt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-connection-with-escape-of-armed-fugitive
Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the escape of 42-year-old convicted felon Doros Theofanous, known as "The Hairdresser," who fled custody on Thursday, September 26. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-banks-have-€28-7-billion-in-cash-and-liquidity
The amount of liquidity in Cyprus's banking system rose to €28.7 billion in August 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This increase was fueled by a growth in deposits alongside a decline in loans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dr-silas-michaelides-recognized-as-top-expert-in-artificial-neural-networks
Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/julian-assange-set-to-testify-before-the-council-of-europe
Julian Assange will testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, a key moment in his ongoing fight for justice. The founder of WikiLeaks will speak to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Palace of Europe, with the session set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-fleet-grows-by-12-deputy-minister-highlights-at-agm
The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-sends-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-tensions-rise
The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrikes-kill-492-in-lebanon-deadliest-day-since-2006
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-poised-for-negotiations-under-un-framework
The Greek Cypriot side is ready for negotiations, even tomorrow, on the condition that the basis of any initiative must be the agreed framework and the decisions of the Security Council, stated on Sunday the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Yiannis Antoniou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-akel-odysseas-and-wonderful-satire
AKEL is organizing a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Sunday, demonstrating against the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides. Hearing this brought back memories of the protests outside the Presidential Palace after the Mari incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/m-m-s-drops-a-sweet-bomb-peanut-butter-jelly-flavor-is-here
M&M's has done it again! Just in time for candy season, the iconic brand has unveiled a new flavor that has everyone buzzing: Peanut Butter and Jelly!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ftc-accuses-meta-of-putting-profits-ahead-of-user-privacy
A years-long study has uncovered that major social media and internet companies are involved in "mass surveillance" to capitalize on users' personal data, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-military-boosts-forces-in-alaska-amid-increased-russian-activity
The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eunomia-5-2024-cyprus-greece-italy-and-france-join-forces
With the aim of improving the mutual understanding and interoperability between the Cyprus National Guard, the Greek, Italian and French Armed Forces, the "EUNOMIA 5-2024" Aeronautical Exercise, which took place from 12 to 18 September 2024, was completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-dhekelia-for-illegal-bird-trapping-raid
Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/michalis-louis-appointed-ceo-of-hellenic-bank
Michalis Louis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank, with immediate effect, according to a decision taken by the Board of Directors of the bank......